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It would be informative for you to know that insects like bee, wasp, mosquito & cockroaches also existed in 3000 B.C. These insects were reason for killing many men that time. There are some people who are also allergic to mosquito bite.

Now days also these insects are quite dangerous. Some of insects causes fever, and if not treated properly can cause death. Some people are allergic to insects. Now you would be surprised that how can a person be allergic to insects? Yes, you have the right question in your mind. The allergens are contained in their excreta.

People have to keep their house clean. And along with that people can still use insecticides in their own home. If you find that there are many mosquitoes or fly(s) in your house then you can use appropriate mosquito repellent which can get reed of such insects and also suits your health. The best area of finding cockroach is near the sink, around the drain pipes, cupboard, damp areas, near to waste food etc. These cockroaches are otherwise also not good for the hygiene of the family. If you find that these cockroaches are growing in number and not able to get reed of them, then may be you have to apply a proper insecticide treatment to your home.

There are some herbal insecticide treatments available which doesn’t contain any chemicals in the treatment. A good tip to get reed of insects from home would be, “keep your home well ventilated” if there is proper sun-light and air in all the rooms then there are less chances of insects present in that room. There are also cockroach traps available in the market, by placing such traps in their favorite places like near to sinks, dustbins, behind refrigerator etc.

People who are allergic to pollen should stay away from flowers. People should not plant flowers in their home if you are allergic to pollen. Yes, flowers will bring different ambiance and good look to your home but it may cause allergic reaction to you.

Cut flowers still have pistil and stamens, so they continue to spread pollen wherever they are kept. But if at all you are fond of gardening try to plant trees or shrubs and that too non flowering. By tree plantation around your home, you would be benefited by it. You would get nice shelter, fresh air to breath & if the tree plantation is more then cool environment.

Handling flowers

Flowers like Lilies and Arums have large stamens, these stamens are easily seen and can be removed easily. You can remove stamens and then put these flowers in home.
Handle flowers with gloves if you are allergic to pollen. Removing of the pollen should be done by wearing gloves only.
It is better if you don’t bring flowers at home which have very tiny or small stamens. Removing of stamens for such flowers is very difficult and we have no guarantee that all stamens from the flower are removed.
Most importantly, never to put plants or vase in your bedroom and not even children’s bedroom.

After observation it is found that the allergy reaction is caused because of the dander and not because of the hair. People handling animals daily can have occupational asthma. Vets, pet owners, laboratory workers, animal handlers and breeders are the ones who get in touch or introduced with animals daily. People may improve their conditions on holidays. If an appropriate action is not taken immediately then this occupational asthma can cause very serious problems and may convert into a permanent asthma.

Symptoms of animal hair allergy

• Rhinitis and sneezing are few symptoms of animal hair allergy related to mouth, nasal and ear reaction
• Asthma & breathing problem are the symptoms of animal hair allergy related to respiratory reactions.
• Angioedema is one of the symptoms of animal hair allergy related to skin reactions.

How to identify animal hair allergy?

People may have to undergo series of tests to identify the allergy.

• Symptoms diary to note down the activities and reactions if any from your body to identify the sensitivity of your body against the allergen.
• CAP-RAST test. This test is done to identify allergy against budgerigar dropping, cat dander, chicken dropping, pigeon droppings, rabbit epithelium, horse dander, goat epithelium, dog danger, cow dander, sheep epithelium, swine epithelium etc.
• ELISA test. This test is done to identify allergy against cat hair, cat scurf, cow dander, goat epithelium, pig epithelium, golden hamster epithelium, mink hair, mouse epithelium, pig epithelium, rat epithelium, sheep epithelium, dog dander, dog epithelium etc.
• Skin prick test
• Intradermal test
• Nasal challenge

What are the treatments available for Animal hair allergy?

• Prevention is better than cure. So, it is advisable that you where protective gear before handing animals. Wear goggles and mask to cover your eyes, nose and mouth.
• For problems like rhinitis following can be the medicine or treatment given by your doctor: sodium cromoglycate, antihistamines, immunotherapy, decongestants.
• Your doctors may prescribe antihistamines, sodium cromogylcate decongestants for sneezing problem.
• Anticholinergic drugs, antihistamines, cromoglycate, steroids, zafirlukast, nedocromil sodium are some of the medicines which can be given by your doctor for asthma problem caused due to animal hair.
• Antihistamines, steroids, adrenaline is the treatment given for angioedema.

Aspirin is a drug which is used as a painkiller and reduces inflammation and fever. Other name for aspirin is acetyl salicylate. From studies it is found and known that 5% of the asthma sufferers get severe reaction on consumption of aspirin. So, be careful before consuming any drugs, take proper prescription from your doctor or consultant before taking any such medicines.

Aspirin reaction symptoms

• Sun exposure after consumption of aspirin causes anaphylactic shocks.
• Eye reaction like conjunctivitis is caused on consumption of aspirin.
• On consumption of aspirin sometimes people complain about gastrointestinal reactions like heartburn.
• Mouth ear and nasal reactions occur after taking aspirin. Reactions like nasal polyps, sinusitis, swollen mouth, lips and tongue.
• Respiratory problems are triggered on consumption of aspirin. Respiratory problems like Asthma, coughing, wheezing etc.
• Aspirin causes skin reactions like rashes, flaky skin, angioedema, Atopic dermatitis, Itchy skin etc. There are some situations where people get a reaction which causes the skin to become red itchy flaky rash found on various parts of the body, mainly at the back and on the neck.

Allergen is a substance which is found in environment and to that substance the body reacts sharply.Almost anything and everything can be allergen to anyone. Allergy is caused due to binding of allergens with proteins in your body. Allergens are of two types - one that contains Proteins, which means in the form of organic form, that is food we eat. and other that does not contain proteins like house dust, pollen of trees and grass, pet fur, pollution, strong smell, perfumes, chemicals used in industries and household etc.

One of the main cause of increase in allergies is because of the genetic factor. The immune system decides upon the harmful substance for its body, and when that substance comes in contact with the body the immune system starts producing antibodies to fight against the invading substance, this antibody is also called as IgE (Immunoglobulin E). When the immune system starts preparing to fight against the alien substance, the blood cells starts producing some chemicals which shows the symptom of an allergic reaction. The genes are passed in families and depending on the gene behavior one may get allergy problems.

There are some factors that causes new developments of allergies, the factors are as follows:

Where you live: From various studies it is observed that the people living in polluted areas are having more allergies as compared to people living in country side, where there is less pollution.

Air ventilation: Houses and offices with less air exchange is another factor of developing allergies. Due to less air ventilation people couldn’t breath fresh air. They may experience breathing problems because of such allergies.

Furnishings: Now a days it is very common to see lots of soft furnishings. Carpets are the main carriers of dust, pet fur, cigarette smoke etc which causes new allergy to develop among an individual.